Lowell School District
Position Opening
Advanced Math Teacher-Hybrid Remote/In-person
STARTING DATE
August22, 2026
WORK YEAR
177 Day Contract
BASE SALARY
$6536.57-12,634.43 (For one period per day)
Based on educationand experience
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Appliation review will begin June 1, 2026.
THE POSITION
The Lowell School Districtseeks an outstanding, highly qualified advanced math teacher for Lowell High School. This position is one period per day, with approxomately 3 days per week remote teaching and one day per week in person teaching. Schedulewill be developed in partnershipwith administration.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lowell School District is a progressive, student-centered, district with goals to improve opportunities for students in math, science and engineering. We believe that education is the door to opportunity. Our goal is to ensure all students are college and/or career ready. Teachers in our district enjoy small class sizes, excellent professional development opportunities, a collegial environment, and a supportive community.
The advanced math position includesteaching one period per day.The chosen candidate will have certification to be able to teachadvanced mathematics.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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The teacher plans for student success based on assessed needs of individual students and the use of data and information to determine each students current knowledge and skill level, set student learning goals, and assess student progress. As part of the planning process, the teacher leads or assists in identifying and in complying with teaching and learning and student accommodation requirements under Individual Education Plans (IEP).
2. The teacher works collaboratively in a professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, multi-disciplinary teams, and others as appropriate, in addressing the needs of students and developing effective teaching and learning practices. Through collaborative practices, the teacher provides appropriate consultation and interventions for students at risk and facilitates the identification of students for Special Education when appropriate.
3. The teacher regularly conducts planning for lessons using commonly accepted professional practice (content, goals, assessment, re-teaching, etc.) and consistent with school/district approved curriculum and instructional practice.
4. The teacher maintains and provides reasonable and meaningful student grading, progress monitoring and evaluation consistent with school and district policy and regularly and effectively communicates such information to students and parents.
5. The teacher integrates district approved and/or required technology into planning, learning, progress reporting, and required record-keeping activities including the preparation of IEPs.
6. The teacher creates, communicates, and maintains classroom management practices that effectively engage students in the learning process.
7. The teacher facilitates and/or participates, at least annually, with IEP team to review student progress and to evaluate the appropriateness of the Individualized Education Program.
8. The teacher facilitates and/or participates, at least every three years, with the IEP team to reevaluate all students with disabilities in order to determine if student remains eligible for services.
9. The teacher designs and implements record keeping and communication procedures, to ensure that information gathered to identify and evaluate students is kept confidential.
10. The teacher provides training and on-going support to assigned support staff within their classroom or program to include strategies, techniques and resources deemed appropriate in a students behavior support plan and/or instructional plan.
11. The teacher actively participates in staff, academic team, child study team, in-service and curriculum meetings.
12. The teacher is constantly observant of the needs and challenges of students and promptly engages an administrator or appropriate educational staff associates when appropriate.
13. The teacher will establish a professional growth plan and annually review the plan and progress with the administrator.
14. The teacher will perform such other duties and responsibilities as are assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The Applicant Must:
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Have anOregon Teaching License to teach advanced math in grades 7-12.
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Collaborativelyplan and implement an effective, evidenced-basedprogramthat aligns with other grades,Common Core State Standards and district goals.
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Provideinstruction and guide the student learning process toward the achievement of clearly identified learning objectives that meet the needs, interests and ability of the students.
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Assessstudent learningand adjustinstruction on a regular basis to meet the demonstrated needs of the students.
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Be able to model "Smarter Balanced" summative assessment.
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Maintaina classroom environment conducive to student learning.
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Have high expectations for students academically, behaviorally andindividually.
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Have excellentcommunication and interpersonalskills,betweenadministration, staff, parents, students, and thecommunity.
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Have knowledge about the role of the classroom teacher in executing individual student plans including IEPs,and 504s.
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Be organized and flexible.
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Maintain an on-going personal program of professional growth and development.
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Participate on school-level teams that analyze student data and make decisions about appropriate instructional supports to enhance student learning.
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Have an understanding of student engagement strategies and effective lesson design.
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Be able to use technology in the classroom and the workplace.
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Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal and/or superintendent.
SALARY
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Will be determined by terms of the current negotiated agreement.
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The amount due under the contract will be pro-rated monthly in accordance with district policy.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
TO APPLY:
- Letter of interest stating your qualities and reasons for seeking this position
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Application
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Current resume
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Copy of Oregon Teaching license (screen shot)
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Copy of transcripts (may be unofficial)
Online application accepted through the district website: www.lowell.k12.or.us .
If you have questions, please contact Michelle Stephens at 541.937.5095 or email at [email protected]
The Lowell School district complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability.
The Lowell School District's policy is to provideveterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law. Applicants requesting veteran's preference must provide certification of eligibility for preference in addition to other requested materials.
